English Vocabulary
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see
A1
/ˈsi/
to notice or be aware of something using your eyes
look
A1
/lʊk/
To turn your eyes toward something in order to see it.
still
A1
/stɪl/
Without moving or making a sound.
feel
A1
/fiːl/
To experience a physical, emotional, or mental state.
hear
A1
/ˈhɪɚ/
To notice a sound with your ears.
miss
A1
/mɪs/
To feel sad because someone or something is no longer with you.
watch
A1
/wɑtʃ/
To look at something or someone for a period of time, paying attention.
clear
A2
/klɪɹ/
Easy to understand, see, or hear.
lose
A2
/luːz/
To stop having something, often by accident.
touch
A2
/tʌt͡ʃ/
The sense by which you feel things through your skin.
sound
A2
/ˈsæʊ̯nd/
Something that you hear; what is produced by vibrations and heard by the ear.
sense
A2
/sɛns/
One of the natural powers (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch) by which we perceive the world.
sweet
A2
/swit/
Having the taste of sugar.
quiet
A1
/ˈkwaɪ̯.ɪt/
Making little or no noise.
calm
B1
/kɑm/
Relaxed and not worried, angry, or upset.
finish
A1
/ˈfɪnɪʃ/
To complete something or bring it to an end.
dark
A1
/dɑɹk/
The absence of light.
mark
A2
/mɑɹk/
A spot, line, or stain on a surface that you can see.
smell
A2
/ˈsmɛl/
To notice or sense an odour through your nose.
notice
A2
/ˈnoʊ.tɪs/
Attention paid to someone or something.
bell
B1
/bɛl/
A hollow metal object, often cup-shaped, that rings when it is struck.
taste
B1
/teɪst/
To notice or recognize the flavour of food or drink in your mouth.
video
A1
/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/
A recording of moving pictures and sound that you can watch on a screen.
applause
B1
/əˈplɔz/
The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval.
hearing
B1
/ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/
The ability to hear sounds.
loud
A2
/ˈlæʊ̯d/
Making a lot of noise; high in volume.
sight
B1
/saɪt/
The ability to see.
noise
A2
/ˈnoɪ̯z/
A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
bright
A2
/ˈbɹɐɪ̯t/
Full of light; shining strongly.
silence
A2
/ˈsaɪləns/
A complete lack of sound.
hidden
B1
/ˈhɪd(ə)n/
Placed or kept out of sight so it cannot be seen.
exciting
A1
/ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very interested, eager, or thrilled.
boring
A1
/ˈboɹ.ɪŋ/
Not interesting; making you feel tired and impatient.
horn
B1
/hɔɹn/
A hard pointed growth on the head of some animals, such as cows or goats.
glasses
A1
/ˈɡlæsɪz/
A pair of lenses in a frame worn over the eyes to help you see.
appear
A2
/əˈpɪɹ/
To seem to be a certain way.
bang
B1
/ˈbæŋ/
A sudden loud noise, like an explosion or something hitting a hard surface.
physical
A2
/ˈfɪzɪkəl/
Relating to the body rather than the mind.
midnight
A2
/ˈmɪd(ˌ)naɪt/
Twelve o'clock at night.
disappear
A2
/dɪsəˈpɪɹ/
To stop being visible; to go out of sight.
boom
B1
/bum/
To grow or develop very quickly and successfully.
surface
B1
/ˈsɜɹ.fəs/
The outer or top layer of something.
silent
B1
/ˈsaɪlənt/
With no sound at all; completely quiet.
explosion
B1
/ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/
A sudden, violent burst of energy that causes damage and noise.
vision
B1
/ˈvɪʒ.n̩/
The ability to see; sight.
spy
C1
/spaɪ/
A person who secretly collects information about an enemy country, company, or person.
gunshot
B2
/ˈɡʌn.ʃɑt/
The act of firing a gun, or the sound it makes.
object
B1
/ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/
A thing that you can see and touch.
embarrassing
A2
/ɪmˈbæɹ.ə.sɪŋ/
Making someone feel awkward, ashamed, or uncomfortable.
shout
A2
/ʃaʊt/
To say something very loudly.
blast
B2
/blæst/
To break or destroy something using explosives.
attend
B1
/əˈtɛnd/
To be present at an event or place.
painful
B1
/ˈpeɪn.fl̩/
Causing physical pain.
attractive
A2
/əˈtɹæktɪv/
Pleasant to look at; good-looking.
slap
B2
/slæp/
To hit someone with the open hand, often on the face.
photograph
A2
/ˈfoʊ.təˌɡɹæf/
A picture made with a camera.
deaf
B1
/dɛf/
Unable to hear, either completely or partly.
softly
A2
/ˈsɔftli/
In a quiet way; not loudly.
peaceful
A2
/ˈpiːsfl̩/
Quiet and calm, without noise or disturbance.
string
A2
/ˈstrɪŋ/
Thin cord or rope used for tying things.
connect
B1
/kəˈnɛkt/
To join two or more things together.
lemon
A2
/ˈlɛmən/
A yellow citrus fruit with a sour taste.
appearance
A2
/əˈpiɹ.əns/
The way that someone or something looks.
smash
B2
/smæʃ/
To break something suddenly and violently into pieces.
severe
B1
/sɪˈvɪɹ/
Very bad, serious, or intense.
lighter
B1
/ˈlaɪtɚ/
A small device that produces a flame, used for lighting cigarettes or candles.
foul
B2
/faʊl/
Very unpleasant to smell, taste, or touch; disgusting.
compare
A2
/kəmˈpɛɚ/
To look at two or more things to see how they are similar or different.
observe
B1
/əbˈzɝv/
To watch someone or something carefully.
hush
B2
/hʌʃ/
To make someone or something become quiet, or to become quiet.
sleepy
A2
/ˈsliːpi/
Tired and ready to fall asleep.
screech
C1
/skɹiːt͡ʃ/
a loud, harsh, high-pitched cry or noise
bore
B1
/boɹ/
To make someone feel tired and uninterested.
sigh
B1
/saɪ/
To breathe out slowly and loudly, often to show tiredness, sadness, or relief.
tasty
B1
/ˈteɪsti/
Having a pleasant, enjoyable flavour.
ink
B1
/ˈɪŋk/
A coloured liquid used for writing or printing.
cough
B1
/kɔf/
To push air out of your throat with a sudden, sharp sound, usually because of illness or irritation.
stark
C1
/stɑɹk/
Bare, plain, and empty in appearance.
shiny
B1
/ˈʃaɪ.ni/
Bright and reflecting light; having a smooth, polished surface.
buzzer
C1
/ˈbʌzɚ/
A device that makes a buzzing sound as a signal.
observation
B1
/ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃn̩/
The act of watching someone or something carefully.
visible
B1
/ˈvɪzɪb(ə)l/
Able to be seen.
flavor
B1
/ˈfleɪvɚ/
The taste of a particular food or drink.
bark
B1
/bɑɹk/
To make the short loud sound that a dog makes.
slam
B2
/ˈslæm/
To shut something with great force, making a loud noise.
racket
A2
/ˈɹækɪt/
A bat with a round frame and tight strings, used to hit the ball in tennis, badminton, or squash.
noisy
A2
/ˈnɔːɪzɪ/
Making a lot of noise, especially loud or unpleasant noise.
detect
B2
/dɪˈtɛkt/
To notice or discover something that is hard to see or find.
clap
B2
/klæp/
To hit your hands together repeatedly to show you are pleased.
jingle
B2
/ˈdʒɪŋɡəl/
a light, repeated ringing sound made when small metal or glass objects strike one another
humiliating
B2
/hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪtɪŋ/
Making someone feel ashamed, foolish, or embarrassed.
cheerful
B1
/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfl̩/
Happy and showing good spirits.
audio
A2
/ˈɔ.di.oʊ/
Sound, especially when it is recorded or broadcast.
onion
A2
/ˈʌn.jɪn/
A round vegetable with a strong smell and taste, made of layers and used in cooking.
herb
B2
/(h)ɝb/
A plant whose leaves or seeds are used to add flavour to food.
interference
C1
/ˌɪntəɹˈfɪɹɪns/
The act of getting involved in something that does not concern you.